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Model # ML-42131 Official KitchenAid heavy-duty disposer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official KitchenAid ML-42131 heavy-duty disposer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Cap-top (kwi) (use On Continuous Feed Mach.) 4163039
#2

Shell unit(kwi and kws) diagram

Cap-top (kwi) (use on continuous feed mach.)

Part #4163039

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Seal Ring 4161285
#18

Upper housing unit diagram

Seal ring

Part #4161285

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Ring-shed 4163340
#2

Power unit diagram

Ring-shed

Part #4163340

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Seal Ring 4161536
#1

Power unit diagram

Seal ring

Part #4161536

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Clip - Capacitor Retainer 4160866
#14

Electrical unit diagram

Clip - capacitor retainer

Part #4160866

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Machine Screw 4161211
#19

Electrical unit diagram

Machine screw

Part #4161211

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Barrier-el 4161338
#12

Electrical unit diagram

Barrier-el

Part #4161338

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Top Cap And Label (kws) (use On Batch Feed Mach.) 243144
#3

Shell unit(kwi and kws) diagram

Top cap and label (kws) (use on batch feed mach.)

Part #243144

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Felt Wiper 4161537
#10

Power unit diagram

Felt wiper

Part #4161537

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Housing 4163207
#20

Upper housing unit diagram

Housing

Part #4163207

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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How to replace the electronic control board inside a top-freezer refrigerator

How to replace the electronic control board inside a top-freezer refrigerator

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How to replace a refrigerator temperature control thermostat

How to replace a refrigerator temperature control thermostat

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace the condenser fan motor in a top-freezer refrigerator

How to replace the condenser fan motor in a top-freezer refrigerator

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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